Criminal Law

Criminal convictions and adverse administrative or regulatory findings can have life changing consequences. Convicted persons can suffer imprisonment, the loss of jobs and the loss of other privileges most of us take for granted. It is therefore essential that individuals and entities facing charges of this nature receive sound legal advice and representation. Our team of criminal defence lawyers specialises in protecting the rights of persons and entities investigated, arrested or charged with criminal or regulatory offences. We have the knowledge, experience and commitment to provide efficient service at short notice and at any forum nationally, irrespective the nature and seriousness of the offence.

Our services include:

Bail applications at police stations and formal bail applications in all Courts
Drafting of formal representations for the withdrawal of charges
Mediation & diversion of criminal charges
Plea and sentence agreements
Conduct of criminal hearings in all Courts
Appeals & reviews in the High Court / Supreme Court of Appeal / Constitutional Court
Expungements of criminal records
Review and setting aside of admission of guilt payments
Domestic violence and harassment offences
Murder / attempted murder / assault / rape / crimen inuria & other common law criminal offences
Drug related offences / driving under the influence of alcohol & other driving related offences
Money laundering / fraud / theft & other commercial offences
Contraventions of the Financial Sector Regulation Act and enquiries by the FSCA
Contraventions of the Competition Act and hearings in the Competition Tribunal
All other statutory offences, including but not limited to Municipal by-law offences

Who to contact

Commercial | Criminal Law | Family Law | Public Law

Peter Hill

Director 021 808 5653

Koos Geyser

Director 021 808 5636

Commercial | Commercial Law Dispute Resolution | Criminal Law | Family Law | Public Law

Lorinda van Niekerk

Director 021 808 5652